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The Portugal News14 Sept

Study reveals that one in five ministers in Portugal lacked relevant experience

The study examined the professional backgrounds of 507 ministers appointed to Portuguese governments since 1976.

The Portugal News14 Sept

Chega proposes zero VAT on the basic food basket

Chega has presented three legislative proposals to Parliament with a view to reducing the tax burden on families, and these are set to be discussed in a plenary debate on 24 September. 

The Portugal News14 Sept

Plant swap: Which thirstier plants could be replaced with drought-lovers in future?

 Experts look at hardy species which may replace traditional favourites.

The Portugal News14 Sept

Bridging the Gap Face to Face and Connecting Global Expats to Life in Portugal

In an age when AI, search engines, and gossip on social media play an ever-greater role, a Portuguese media company is showing that trust, clarity, and a personal touch are still the best tools for anyone who intends to lead a life abroad. 

The Portugal News14 Sept

School year begins with teacher shortage in Portugal

Two-thirds of the schools surveyed in a study by the National Federation of Teachers (Fenprof) say they were affected by a lack of teachers last school year, and a third of principals foresee difficulties in the year now beginning.

The Portugal News14 Sept

EU law may block Brits from buying second homes in the bloc

A new proposed EU law may block British people from buying holiday homes in the European Union. 

The Portugal News14 Sept

North African dust reaches Portugal

Air quality is expected to be affected between 14 and 15 September by dust from North Africa, prompting the DGS (Directorate-General of Health) to recommend that people avoid outdoor activities and that the most vulnerable stay at home whenever possible.

The Portugal News14 Sept

Brussels creates "housing pressure" status applicable to Portugal

Over half of the municipalities in Portugal fulfill the European Commission's criteria for being classified as areas affected by housing stress, since the Brussels-based agency has introduced a new framework in order to enable local, regional, and national authorities to deal with the crisis in the sector.

The Portugal News14 Sept

André Ventura accuses Livre and PSD of vandalising his office

Member of Parliament Rui Tavares (Livre) rejected the insinuation by the leader of Chega that Livre may have been responsible for the break-in at André Ventura's office in parliament, admitting the possibility of legal action.

The Portugal News14 Sept

905kg Pumpkin Sets Portuguese Record

An Algarve farmer has broken his own Portuguese record after growing a pumpkin weighing an extraordinary 905 kilograms.

The Portugal News14 Sept

Portugal wants a project to control wild boars

The municipalities of the Médio Tejo region want to join the pilot project that the government is preparing to control the wild boar population, a problem that, with varying levels of severity, worries the entire region, said the president of the CIM.

The Portugal News14 Sept

Alexander Zverev's Golden Year Continues with US Open Triumph

For years, Alexander Zverev carried the label of a player talented enough to win Grand Slams but somehow unable to clear the final hurdle. In 2026, that narrative has been completely rewritten.

The Portugal News14 Sept

How to open a bank account in Portugal

Can foreigners open a bank account in Portugal?

The Portugal News14 Sept

Portugal Weekend Weather (14 September): Starting a new week

For the full weather forecast video, see below 👇👇👇

The Portugal News14 Sept

Portugal among world’s leading footwear exporters

Portugal climbed to 18th place among the world’s largest footwear producers in 2025, while ranking 13th for exports by value.

The Portugal News14 Sept

Fibre or protein – which is more important?

 We spoke with experts about the difference in both and their benefits.

The Portugal News14 Sept

Bairro Alto to have video surveillance

The Government has authorised the renewal of the video surveillance system in Bairro Alto, Lisbon, consisting of 27 cameras, for three years, as per a decree published in the Diário da República.

The Portugal News14 Sept

Fuel costs putting Portuguese fire associations under pressure

Successive rises in fuel prices are placing increasing pressure on Portugal’s fire brigades, with some associations already facing cash-flow problems.

The Portugal News14 Sept

Portugal delays EES border checks

The EES implementation was not mandatory until 6 September; however, certain European countries, such as Portugal, decided not to comply with the Brussels measure.

The Portugal News14 Sept

Temperatures to fall sharply across Portugal

Portugal is starting the week with another hot and sunny day, but temperatures are expected to fall sharply in several parts of the country from 15 September.

The Portugal News14 Sept

From Portugal to Silicon Valley

There is news about the Portuguese economy that deserves much more attention. Ten Portuguese startups were selected to represent Portugal at SF Tech Week 2026 in San Francisco, in what will be the first Portuguese participation integrated into the official agenda of one of the major meetings of the international techno

The Portugal News14 Sept

New coach of Madeira football team proud

Nacional's new coach, Alexandre Santos, admitted it is a "great privilege" to coach a club in the Portuguese First Division for the first time in his career, setting survival as the main goal.

The Portugal News13 Sept

A little chapel by the sea in Armação de Pêra

If you have walked along the seafront in Armação de Pêra, you have probably passed this little white chapel without knowing much about its history.

The Portugal News13 Sept

The Future Is Also Built Here!

There are news items that, due to their apparently sectoral dimension, may go unnoticed by the general public, but which say a lot about the country we are building.